Recall 20V554000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20200911
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The ground cable connecting the starter motor to the vehicle frame may break at the starter-side eyelet, resulting in an engine no-crank or slow-crank condition, causing the vehicle not to start.

Safety Consequence

If the cable is broken and repeated attempts are made to start the vehicle, the starter may ground through the steel braiding of the power steering hose, allowing it to heat up and possibly rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Isuzu and Chevrolet will notify their respective owners and dealers to replace the ground cable and to inspect and replace the power steering hose is damage exists, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2020. Isuzu owners may contact the Isuzu Customer Relations at 1-866-441-9638 and Chevrolet owners may contact the GM Medium Duty Truck assistance line at 1-800-862-4389. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2004.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2018 CHEVROLET 6500XD
2018 ISUZU FTR
2019 CHEVROLET 6500XD
2019 ISUZU FTR
2020 CHEVROLET 6500XD
2020 ISUZU FTR
2021 CHEVROLET 6500XD
2021 ISUZU FTR

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.